Satire
Community
Reflections on the wisdom of Gov. Gregg Abbot; and what we have learned, lost, and gained in Year One of the COVID-19 pandemic
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“In this dark year we learned of our own
personal vulnerability as well as the vulnerability
of these constructed systems of society and economy.”
– Berman Rivera
Culture
1991: the San Ygnacio church fire; it was arson
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Honduran national confessed to setting blaze to revered historic landmark
Obituaries
In Memoriam: Brendan Townsend | December 15, 1968 – December 18, 2020
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“He was a passionate and kind person. The cultural community has lost a bright one. May the road rise up to meet him.”
Commentary & Opinion
Dec. 12 runoff: Cigarroa, Perez, Gutierrez, & Elizondo prevail
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Roberto Balli trounced; Gutierrez unseats incumbent Nelly Vielma
Culture
Meet Wanda Garner Cash, author of Pancho Villa’s Saddle at the Cadillac Bar; Thurs., Dec. 10, Laredo Center for the Arts
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Native Laredoan: a gifted wordsmith
Commentary & Opinion
A win for District VIII: Alyssa Cigarroa’s grass roots write-in campaign took on the momentum of a movement that made the race one for the history books
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In a field of 6 candidates, she drew 2,122 votes to the incumbent’s 1,102 votes
Government and Politics
Contrasts among District VIII candidates offer telling clues about character and grasp of issues in City’s oldest, poorest, and most neglected neighborhoods
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District includes City’s four historic districts
Government and Politics
Sparse response to Q&A from District VII Council candidates
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Eleven candidates vie for post
Commentary & Opinion
Sworn affidavit alleges Fire PAC members delivered federal CARES Act food to District VIII registered voters rather than to elderly, disabled
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Council votes 5-3 to continue investigation into distribution of CARES-Act food for political gain